The last few weeks I’ve struggled with keeping my emotions in line. I don’t really know what happened… it’s like I’m mad at the world but I’m really not.
It’s not the first time I have felt like I my emotions were a little out of control and unfortunately I know that there are many who can identify with me.
The right thing at the right time
I happened on this great article by Robyn McMaster on the power of thanks. It was like a shot of inspiration.
Being thankful really does make the difference between a good day and a bad day. Or a good day and a great day. Being thankful gets your attention on the right things.
So thanks to Robyn I’m remembering to be thankful. What a great week I plan to have.
What about you? Thankful for anything??
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Dave, you made my day, too! At times I do awaken cranky. And, it can be more than not getting my “cuppa Java” quickly enough.
So by keeping this in mind it makes a difference.
To extend that here’s two more ideas…
1. Smile as you greet people. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the warmth that comes back to you.
2. Encourage a couple of others in a genuine way during your day. This is the clincher to take the day to a whole new level! You’ll be surprised at how it affects you as well as others.
Like I said, your kind words truly make my day, Dave.
Posted by Robyn on April 21st, 2008.
Robyn, glad I could make your day. Your article came at just the right moment for me. Thanks a bunch. It’s not that I don’t know the stuff….it’s just needed a well-placed reminder from time to time.
Posted by DaveOlson on April 21st, 2008.
I was busy searching my inner self these couple of months. I found that my inner self, that creates my outer world, is so much bigger and deeper than my conscious mind and reality. What I feel deep inside and what I think I got to do is indeed polar apart. These clashes of interest resulted a very frustrated, moody and confused me for days. However, when I’m in my moments of clarity, I said my thanks, prayers and gratitude to God and the Universe for the opportunities and abundance. Yes, I’m thankful that I’m on the path continuous learning. I will be dying if I’m not growing. Discomfort is just a sign of growing and evolution.
Your post made me a little reflective, Dave.
Posted by Vivienne Quek on April 23rd, 2008.
Wow Vivienne, that’s really cool. Always good to reflect. Sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner, two birthdays in our family this week and way too much stuff going on to get online. Talk to you soon.
Posted by DaveOlson on April 25th, 2008.